Civil War Veteran Badge Medal 1861 1863 1st Iron Brigade Division Corps 22nd Reg

This listing is for a Civil War Veteran's badge. It has "Veteran 1861 1863" on the top portion and "First Brigade/First Division/First Corps/Iron Brigade/22 Regiment N.Y.S.V." on the bottom portion. It doesn't appear to have any markings on the back. The badge is in very good condition for its age with some scuffs and wear and the pin on the back looks like it may have been repaired. This listing has no reserve price so don't miss your chance to win!

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Approximate measurements: 2.5" by 1.5"

Information on the Iron Brigade from Wikipedia:

"The Iron Brigade, also known as the Iron Brigade of the West or the Black Hat Brigade, was an infantry brigade in the Union Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Although it fought entirely in the Eastern Theater, it was composed of regiments from Western states (states that are today considered Midwestern). Noted for its strong discipline, its unique uniform appearance, and its tenacious fighting ability, the Iron Brigade suffered the highest percentage of casualties of any brigade in the war.

"The nickname 'Iron Brigade', with its connotation of fighting men with iron dispositions, was applied formally or informally to a number of units in the Civil War and in later conflicts. The Iron Brigade of the West was the unit that received the most lasting publicity in its use of the nickname."

And from the 14thBrooklyn website:

"The First Iron Brigade - The first or 'Eastern' Iron Brigade consisted of the 22nd, 24th, and 30th New York Volunteer Infantry regiments, the 14th New York State Militia Infantry '14th Brooklyn' and the 2nd United States Sharpshooters!"